Corey Harris

Corey Harris

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On Sept. 11, 2009 Corey Harris of Dyett High School was shot and killed by an off-duty Chicago police officer. According to law enforcement sources, the officer was in his vehicle at a stoplight at 69th Street and King Drive at 3:30 p.m. when he saw Harris shoot someone. The officer chased Harris in his vehicle, eventually catching up with him. During that confrontation, Harris allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, prompting the officer to open fire, sources said. An autopsy performed on Corey Harris Saturday revealed the 17-year-old died of a gunshot wound to the back, the Cook County medical examiner's office said.

On Sept. 11, 2009 Corey Harris of Dyett High School was shot and killed by an off-duty Chicago police officer. According to law enforcement sources, the officer was in his vehicle at a stoplight at 69th Street and King Drive at 3:30 p.m. when he saw Harris shoot someone. The officer chased Harris in his vehicle, eventually catching up with him. During that confrontation, Harris allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, prompting the officer to open fire, sources said. An autopsy performed on Corey Harris Saturday revealed the 17-year-old died of a gunshot wound to the back, the Cook County medical examiner's office said. (Family photo)

On Sept. 11, 2009 Corey Harris of Dyett High School was shot and killed by an off-duty Chicago police officer. According to law enforcement sources, the officer was in his vehicle at a stoplight at 69th Street and King Drive at 3:30 p.m. when he saw Harris shoot someone. The officer chased Harris in his vehicle, eventually catching up with him. During that confrontation, Harris allegedly pointed a gun at the officer, prompting the officer to open fire, sources said. An autopsy performed on Corey Harris Saturday revealed the 17-year-old died of a gunshot wound to the back, the Cook County medical examiner's office said.